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Endless Twists. 

Mist-Covered Hills. 

Breaktaking Views.

The Perfect Monsoon Escape from Bengaluru.

The arrival of the southwest monsoon transforms Karnataka’s Malenadu region into one of India’s most magical motorcycle touring destinations. 😍

Our 3-day ride through Karnataka’s Western Ghats took us across enchanting forests, past roaring waterfalls, through coffee plantations shrouded in mist, and along some of India’s finest winding roads – all aboard some of the world’s best sports bikes and adventure motorcycles.❤️

Useful Information:

• Total Circuit Distance: 850 kms 
• Full Route:
  • Day 01: Bengaluru > Sakleshpura > Jannapura > Horati > Kottigehara > Kelagur > Marasanige (KaduKallu Homestay)
  • Day 02: Marasanige > Kalasa > Horanadu > Kyatanamakki > Panchali Kallu (Megunda) > Agalagandi > Koppa > Devangi (Bananki Homestay)
  • Day 03: Devangi > Koppa > Hariharapura > Sringeri > Kudremukha National Park > Kalasa > Kottigehara > Horati > Jannapura > Sakleshpura > Bengaluru
  • Click to find the full route on Google Maps

• Road & Route Condition:
  • Great for a sportsbike, fantastic tarmac all along except 70-100 kms of patched-tarmac and dirt-roads in the overall route. 
  • Ideal for Solo Riders, Women Riders and small groups of upto 4-6 motorcyclists

• Premium Fuel Stations Enroute:
  • Even in major towns like Hassan, Koppa we couldn’t find XP95, so had to settle with regular fuel
  • However to our surprise, we found Indian Oil XP95 in smaller towns such as Kalasa & Kottigehara 
• Public Toilets: No designated public toilets are available enroute | recommend to find a hotel/cafe to use the restrooms
• Stay at Kadukallu Homestay, Marasanige:
  • Perched atop a hillock, this homestay offers beautiful views and good enclosed parking
  • However the upkeep of the rooms and restrooms + the food were very average and definitely not a place I would go back again
  • Suitable for groups, friends – not for families
  • Parking for cars and motorcycles: inside the premises of the homestay
  • Location: Kadukallu Homestay, Marasanige, Close to Kalasa, Karnataka [Google Maps link] 
  • Tariff: INR 2,200 per person/per night [includes all 3 meals + coffee, tea]

• Stay at Bananki Homestay, Devangi:
  • Clean, spacious, welcoming homestay run by a couple
  • Complimented by warm staff and the most delicious Malenadu food ever 🤤
  • Suitable for couples, families, friends and groups,
  • Parking for cars and motorcycles: inside the premises of the homestay
  • Location: Bananki Homestay, Devangi, Koppa, Karnataka [Google Maps link] 
  • Tariff: INR 2,900 per person/per night [includes all 3 meals + coffee, tea] for Standard room

• Food Stops we loved:
• Coffee District, Anemahal, Sakleshpura:
  • Stop for coffee, brownies, cakes and small snacks
  • Must eat: Filter coffee, chocolate brownie with ice cream, walnut banana cake, vanilla cake
  • Motorcycle parking: free parking by the roadside, opposite the coffee shop
  • Mode of payment: accepts cash, UPI, credit and debit cards
  • Location: Coffee District, Anemahal, Sakleshpura, Karnataka [Google Maps Link]

• Sri Annapoorneshwari Fast Food, Kalasa:
  • A small roadside shop before entering Kalasa town, selling delicious Mangalore Buns and Goli Bajji 
  • Must eat: Mangalore Buns, Goli Bajji, Coffee
  • Motorcycle parking: free parking by the roadside, opposite the coffee shop
  • Mode of payment: accepts cash, UPI only
  • Location: Sri Annapoorneshwari Fast Food, before Kalasa, Karnataka 

• Take it easy and relish the ride: Don’t get hustled, ride at your comfortable pace, take frequent breaks to sip lots of local-coolers, water, soak-in the views, cherish the time with your motorcycle group and enjoy the ride 😍

ALWAYS ON A MOTORCYCLE:

✅ Wear Full Riding Gear

✅ Be courteous, Respect the speed limits on public road/highways & Go Easy on the throttle while crossing a village

✅ Hammer the racetrack, pace the street

✅ DO NOT Litter, carry back your disposable bottles/snack wrappers etc